How long should a sprained ankle stay swollen?
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They say that a sprain is harder to get over sometimes than an actual break. It could stay swollen for several weeks and sometimes the swelling never completely goes away. A doctor could give you a medication for the inflammation but if you want to avoid the bill then you could just get some ibuprofen over the counter but make sure you take it with something to eat because it can cause your stomach some problems.
When I sprained my ankle really bad it took like two months for all the swelling to go down. It will go away. Don't worry about it.
By the second week, it should reduce swelling.
If you are able to walk on it, then you should be fine.
But if you are still concerned because the swelling hasn't gone down, then you should go see a doctor.
Try sleeping with your foot propped up against a couple of pillows.
Took almost 2 years to heal because I had to continue to walk on it.
It was a sprain, no break.
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